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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.69 and 44.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.69 and 44.41 is: 66.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.69 = 44.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.69 = 44.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.69 × 44.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 9,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,799.71/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.61

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